30
Jan
“I choose you” – yes, you
“Why me?” That’s a fair question. Why you? Well, that was a variation on the question Jeremiah asked as God told him he is to be a prophet to […]
27
Jan
Our organist returns to his roots – at the church keyboard
It brings us joy that Dennis Thompson has come out of retirement as he joins us as our organist. Dennis studied piano in Barrie with Jessie Bryson, up until he […]
23
Jan
The heavens declare the glory of God
The mercury is dipping to extreme lows these days. And the days are still on the short side. Even as we look at the forecast on our phones, even as […]
20
Jan
Given a new life. Take comfort in it.
This week’s theme seems to be how God uses each of us to do great things. For example, the Betty White Challenge helped an array of animal rescue agencies, in […]
16
Jan
Lighting up your corner of our world
It seems too many people who’ve had an impact in our world have left it: Betty White, Sidney Poitier, Desmond Tutu – to name just three. Let’s use Betty White […]
12
Jan
Shop to care and share
Doesn’t it seem that $20 doesn’t go very far in the grocery store these days? All too often, a trip to the grocery store is $35 or $50. Whether it’s […]
09
Jan
When the darkness and the waters seem overwhelming
Nothing – not the dark, bone-chilling days, not the loneliness of lockdowns, not the worries 2022 will bring – can separate us from God’s sustaining love.
02
Jan
God’s light and love are ours
The simple nativity scenes, the carols, the decorations and lights — it’s tempting to put them away now that Christmas has passed and we’re taking (or have taken) down the […]